Descriptive Narrative: Cross-shaped medallion of gold-tone metal hanging from a black and gold striped ribbon. The center of the medallion has a tiny cloisonné image of St. George & the Dragon.
Label: (c.1988) RUSSIAN-AMERICAN HERTIAGE MONTH...

Descriptive Narrative: An elaborate cast metal censer used for burning incense during Orthodox services. In three pieces, and missing a pair of chains from which it was originally suspended. Culture: Russian History: Collected and/or used...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...

In September 2013, Tlingit master carver Tommy Joseph (Sitka, Alaska) visited Petersburg, Alaska to clean and preserve two totem poles he had carved for the community in 2001. Moss and debris were removed from the poles and iron caps were placed...